Lakka Paxoi

Lakka is a very nice bay on the north side of Paxos .

NOTE : USE THE RED COORDINATES IF YOU ARE USING A WSG84 DATUM  GPS

Approach Lakka       (39°14’25N / 020°08’04 WGS84 )

The approach is free of dangers if you take care Vos Marmaro at the west side of the entrance and ifalos Paxoi .During the summer season a lot of boats going in and out of the bay which makes easier the identification of the entrance .The lighthouse on the NW side of the entrance is easily identified except from E and S which can be seen once you sail around the the NE side of the island

Mooring

Go stern or bows-to the quay if space is available .The quay is small and the place is very popular during the summer season .Local boats and ferries are using the quay for their departures on their daily cruises .Alternatively anchor at the NW side of the bay with a long line ashore or anchor in the middle of the bay .Good holding , sandy bottom .Good shelter , care needed on NE winds which are producing a very uncomfortable swell , dangerous at times